Publications Plus, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Publications Plus, Inc. | Report ID | 2023087721 |
| Address | 884 Lagoon Commercial Boulevard | City, State ZIP | MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses-printing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323112 | Inspection # | 1694632 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.40000, -86.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading plates into a heat press when they lost balance. The employee went to catch themselves when the press actuated on their hand, crushing their right little and index fingers.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2023, a worker at Publications Plus, Inc. in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses-printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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